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Around 80% of workers have productivity anxiety, but ironically this can interfere with our ability to do work.

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Your body takes cues from your mind about how to respond to challenges. This doesn’t mean denying the reality of difficult feelings or pretending stress is always good.

According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 “Stress in America” survey, nearly a quarter of adults in the U.S. (24%) rated their stress levels between eight and 10 — 10 ...

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April is Stress Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’re exploring ways to reduce our stress and cortisol levels, starting with helping you establish healthier habits and ways to work out that ...

What is cortisol? Often referred to as the "stress hormone," cortisol is an important hormone that the body produces in the adrenal glands, which are located atop the kidneys.